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10 Cleaning and maintenance
This multimeter is designed to provide years of dependable
service, if the following care instructions are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE
AND
STORE
THE
METER
IN
NORMAL
TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes can shorten the
life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY.
Dropping it can damage the electronic parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with
a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED
SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or weak batteries so they do
not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD
OF TIME, the batteries should be removed to prevent
damage to the unit.
Note:
The electronic system of the meter does not require
maintenance.
11 Storage
In the case of storage of the device, the following
recommendations must be observed:
•
Disconnect all the test leads from the meter,
•
Make sure the meter and its accessories are dry,
•
In the case the meter is to be stored for a prolonged period of
time, the battery must be removed from the device.
